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The Ultimate Irish Foodie Bucket List: Best Brunch, Dinners & Experiences
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items Everyone knows about the Guinness Storehouse, but where do the locals actually eat? From the best Afternoon Tea in Dublin to the hidden brunch spots that are worth the queue. Warning: Do not read this list on an empty stomach.
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Iconic Hotel Dining (Afternoon Tea & Dinner)
Food Tours & Experiences (The Money Makers)
Brunch & Local Legends
Iconic Hotel Dining (Afternoon Tea & Dinner)
Sometimes you want to feel fancy. These are the hotel restaurants where the food is actually as good as the surroundings. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or just treating yourself.
The Afternoon Tea here isn't just a meal; it's an institution. It’s expensive, yes, but the service is old-school perfection. You sit right overlooking St. Stephen's Green. If you want to feel like royalty for two hours, this is where you go.
LORD MAYOR'S LOUNGE, Dublin - Restaurant
The food is great (amazing pizzas), but you are really paying for the view. It’s a glass box on the roof with 360-degree views of Dublin. Go for brunch, but book weeks in advance. The swings by the elevator are a mandatory photo op.
SOPHIE'S, Dublin
Hands down the coolest spot in Cork City. The terrace right on the river is unmatched on a sunny day. Their cocktail menu is dangerous, and the brunch board is massive. Great vibe without being too stuffy.
THE RIVER CLUB, Cork - Restaurant
The new heavyweight of Irish luxury. You are eating dinner with a literal view of the Rock of Cashel illuminated outside the window. It is a bucket-list dining experience. Even if you don't stay overnight, grab lunch at the Bishop's Buttery.
Cashel Palace Hotel
Food Tours & Experiences (The Money Makers)
Eating is great, but eating while exploring is better. These are the best food experiences and tours that give you a taste of the culture (and the whiskey).
Yes, it’s touristy. No, I don't care. It’s iconic for a reason. The view from the Gravity Bar is the best in Dublin, and the pint actually does taste better there. Don't just walk in; book the 'Stoutie' experience to get your face printed on the foam...
GUINNESS STOREHOUSE
Even if you aren't a big whiskey drinker, this tour is fantastic. It’s less of a museum and more of a sensory experience. The bartenders are great craic, and the cocktail you get at the end is worth the ticket price alone.
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Skip the lunch reservation and do this instead. You walk around the city stopping at the best cheesemongers, bakeries, and delis. It’s the best way to find the 'hidden gems' that aren't on Google Maps.
DELICIOUS DUBLIN TOURS
Eating scones while driving around Dublin on a vintage 1950s double-decker bus. It sounds gimmicky, but it is genuinely so much fun. The staff are hilarious, and the cakes are surprisingly good. Kids and grandparents both love this one.
Vintage Tea Trips | Afternoon Tea Bus Tours in Dublin
Brunch & Local Legends
The places we actually go on the weekend. Great coffee, better eggs, and vibes that make you want to stay all day.
Avoca at Malahide Castle is lovely after walking the grounds or the Fairy Trail - outdoor terrace overlooking the gardens, gorgeous spot for coffee or lunch. They do a full breakfast menu, but honestly their baked goods and scones are what they're kn...
Avoca
The undisputed king of Dublin brunch. The food has a Middle Eastern twist (think lots of hummus and chorizo) and it is incredible. The 'Beans & Pulled Pork' is the dish that built their reputation. Do not leave without trying a cinnamon scroll.
Brother Hubbard (North)
A Cow's Lane classic. If you have a sweet tooth, this is paradise. Their Baileys Cheesecake is legendary. It’s usually packed, but the line moves fast. Perfect for a pitstop after walking around Temple Bar.
QUEEN OF TARTS
I don't care if it's raining (which it probably is)—you have to try this. It’s made in Dingle with Kerry cow milk and sea salt. The 'Brown Bread' flavor sounds weird but trust me, it’s life-changing.
MURPHYS ICE CREAM
If you see a massive queue on Pearse Street at 8am, it's for this place. The pastries here are world-class. The Cruffins (Croissant-Muffins) sell out fast. Grab a coffee and a pastry and sit in the window watching the world go by.
BREAD 41, Dublin